HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In Lower Chest And Back Post Gym Work Out?

I was at the gym today did leg press machine now I have sharp pain on my right side rib cage/back area. I m taking ibuprofen and I got icy hot patches to put on. I think I just strained it. It felt like a cramp while I was doing the exercise so I d just paused and continued guess I was wrong.
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for using HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.Yes you should have stopped at the start of the pain.
What you are doing is right.
Apply diclofenac gel as well, it should improve in few hours time, if not see a doctor.
Hope , this suggestion will help you.
Good luck.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In Lower Chest And Back Post Gym Work Out?

Hello, Thanks for using HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern.Yes you should have stopped at the start of the pain. What you are doing is right. Apply diclofenac gel as well, it should improve in few hours time, if not see a doctor. Hope , this suggestion will help you. Good luck.